India-UK FTA: Bilateral trade projected to surge by 15 pc annually until 2030
NationalBusinessScience/TechMay 16, 2025 10:40 AM

India-UK FTA: Bilateral trade projected to surge by 15 pc annually until 2030

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The bilateral trade between India and the United Kingdom (UK) is expected to increase by around 15 per cent annually until 2030, factoring in the aspect that the free trade agreement (FTA) will come into effect in a year, a report showed on Friday.

Hrithik Roshan teases a big birthday surprise for Jr NTR with ‘War 2’

May 16, 2025 11:42 AM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan took to social media to spark excitement as he teased a big birthday surprise for Jr. NTR, possibly linked to their highly anticipated film “War 2.”

  • Shanaya Kapoor grooves with French Montana, Guru Randhawa in ‘Vibe’

    May 16, 2025 11:35 AM

    Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Shanaya Kapoor has made her music video with the track “Vibe”, where she is seen grooving with Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and singer Guru Randhawa.

  • Lisa Ray contemplates the contrasting chapters of her life

    May 16, 2025 11:14 AM

    Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actress Lisa Ray has reflected on the contrasting chapters of her life, where she said the first part is about becoming who you needed to be to survive and the second being about unraveling everything that no longer aligns with the soul’s purpose.

  • Ananya Panday: We have set unrealistic beauty standards

    May 16, 2025 10:38 AM

    Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday has talked about how she faced body shaming both for being too skinny and later for her natural curves, showing that women are constantly judged. She went on to address the film industry's role in promoting unrealistic beauty standards and stresses the need for authenticity.

May 15, 2025 11:17 PM

Exclusive Interview with Casting Director Adityoa Suranna | Pune Highway | Auditions | OTT Roles

Mumbai: In an exclusive interview with the casting director Adityoa Suranna, where he discussed his experience working on the project. He highlighted the complexity of the characters, particularly Ketki Narayan's role, and praised the seasoned performances of Amit Sadh and Jim Sarbh. Suranna emphasized the importance of interaction and relationship-building with actors to assess their emotional depth. He advised new actors to network, build confidence, and observe life to improve their craft. 

Italian International: Tommy Paul tames Hurkacz to reach semis; Sinner thrashes Ruud

May 16, 2025 12:00 AM

Rome, May 15 (IANS) Tommy Paul continued his impressive form at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday, as he surged into the last-four stage once again, becoming the first American to reach consecutive semifinals in Rome since Pete Sampras in 1993-94.

  • Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League: When and where to watch

    May 15, 2025 11:45 PM

    Doha, May 15 (IANS) India's two-time Olympic medallist and reigning World Champion in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, will participate in his first Diamond League meet of the season in Doha, Qatar, on Friday, hoping to make a winning start in the event in which he has won the final.

  • Cricket West Indies insists on pathways for its nations' inclusion in Olympics

    May 15, 2025 10:53 PM

    St. John’s (Antigua), May 15 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has formally written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) insisting that the unique configuration of West Indies cricket be fairly accommodated in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding qualification for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

  • KIYG 2025: Haryana tops wrestling tally ahead of Bihar, Maharashtra, Delhi

    May 15, 2025 10:29 PM

    Patna, May 15 (IANS) Haryana stamped their authority on the wrestling mat at the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 Bihar, finishing with a commanding tally of 21 medals – eight gold, five silver, and eight bronze – across boys and girls’ categories. Maharashtra followed in second place with 17, with four gold, while Delhi’s boys and Rajasthan’s girls rounded out the top three in their respective divisions.